BrokeragesCompass CEO received $7 million bonus in 2023Robert Reffkin got a hefty cash bonus and a raise for 2024, but he had to give up a stock plan worth upwards of $25 million.AJ LaTraceJanuary 2, 2024
BrokeragesTrends 2024: Howard Hanna keeps its eye on the prizeThe family-run company may not project the flashy style of some other firms, but it offers substance, with a successful growth strategy and continued momentum.T3 SixtyJanuary 2, 2024
By the NumbersWhat higher sales numbers could mean for the year aheadMoxiWorks predicts home sales will increase 8% year-over-year in January, which could bolster economist predictions of a rebound in 2024.Dave GallagherJanuary 2, 2024
IndustryThe Ten: How Andy Florance took on the portal giantsThe CoStar CEO, who has openly criticized his competitors, set an ambitious goal for the company’s Homes.com search portal in 2023 — and beat it.AJ LaTraceDecember 31, 2023
IndustryIn their own words: Quotable moments from a memorable yearMany of the industry’s most influential leaders spoke with Real Estate News in 2023, and we’ve collected insights from some of these exclusive conversations.AJ LaTraceDecember 30, 2023
TechLooking for the next big thing in tech? Start hereFrom AI’s impact on real estate transactions to homeownership solutions, these emerging trends and ideas offer a glimpse at the future of real estate.T3 SixtyDecember 30, 2023
IndustryThe Ten: How commissions lawsuits defined the year, and what’s nextThe Sitzer/Burnett trial put a spotlight on compensation, but it’s far from “case closed” as questions — and lawsuits — about how agents get paid multiply.Dave GallagherDecember 29, 2023
IndustryFirst American is back online after cyberattackThe company said its website and other systems are back up, but some functionality remains limited.Dave GallagherUpdated January 2, 2024
MLS/AssnNAR asks judge to halt nationwide class action lawsuitAttorneys for NAR have requested a stay in the Gibson case with a filing that seems to signal a shift in strategy.Dave GallagherUpdated January 18, 2024
By the NumbersMortgage rates still falling — just not as quicklyFollowing last week’s substantial drop, rates leveled off but still declined modestly, while pending home sales were flat.Cheryl Reid-SimonsDecember 28, 2023
BrokeragesA new commissions lawsuit — and a proposal to herd copycatsLawyers in Missouri are making a case for copycat consolidation, asking that their new lawsuit be pulled together with similar suits from around the country.Dave GallagherDecember 28, 2023
Agents‘Selling Sunset’ star on LA’s ‘pretty wild’ luxury marketEmma Hernan, one of the star agents in the hit Netflix series, discussed LA’s mansion tax, cash offers and more with Real Estate News.AJ LaTraceDecember 28, 2023
Tech8 tech trends that went from ‘hot’ to ‘not’ and why they matterFrom blockchain to monthly per-agent pricing for brokerage tools, these “fading concepts” don’t shine like they used to but still have something to tell us.T3 SixtyDecember 28, 2023
IndustryZillow suing ARMLS and Metro MLS over ShowingTime accessZillow Group alleges that the MLSs and the MLS Aligned network are participating in anticompetitive practices by limiting member access to ShowingTime. AJ LaTrace, Dave GallagherDecember 27, 2023
MLS/AssnCould an alternative to NAR be coming?The New York Times — which has put an uncomfortable spotlight on NAR this year — suggests that member dissatisfaction could give rise to other options.Dave GallagherDecember 27, 2023
BrokeragesThe Ten: How Ryan Schneider’s big bet paid offAs lawsuits bogged down many industry players, Anywhere’s CEO made the decision to settle, positioning his company to focus on profitability and the path ahead.AJ LaTraceDecember 27, 2023
By the NumbersHere’s why 2024 will be 'the year of hunkering down'Mikaela Arroyo of John Burns Research says homebuyers will prioritize affordability over 'bells and whistles' and accept smaller homes that meet their needs.AJ LaTraceDecember 27, 2023
By the NumbersHome prices hit record highs, with more gains likely Despite 8% interest rates in October, annual home price growth continued to increase in most markets, the latest Case-Shiller report shows.AJ LaTraceDecember 26, 2023
IndustryTrends 2024: The 4 portal giants and the battle for dominanceHome search sites have become an integral part of the real estate industry, for agents and consumers alike. Where do they stand, and what’s next for portals?T3 SixtyDecember 26, 2023
AgentsAgents of Change: How ERA King created a ‘culture based on giving’Everett King learned the value of giving back from his father. When he took over the family real estate business, he imparted that lesson to his agents.Cheryl Reid-SimonsDecember 24, 2023